Marcell Coetzee
Full names: Marcell Cornelius
Date of birth: 8 May 1991
Place of birth: Potchefstroom
School: Port Natal
Springbok no: 831
Springbok debut province: Sharks
Physical: 1.91m, 106.0kg
Current age: 34
Test summary: Tests: 31 Tries: 6
First Test: 9 Jun 2012 Age 21 - Flank against England at Kingspark, Durban
Last Test: 9 Jul 2022 Age 31 - Flank against Wales at Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
Test history:
DateAgePositionOpponentVenueResultScoreProvince
09 Jun 2012 21Flank England Kingspark, Durban Win: 22-17  Sharks
16 Jun 2012 21Flank England Ellispark, Johannesburg Win: 36-27  Sharks
23 Jun 2012 21Flank England Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Draw: 14-14  Sharks
18 Aug 2012 21Flank Argentina Newlands, Cape Town Win: 27-61 try Sharks
25 Aug 2012 21Flank Argentina Estadio Malvinas Argentinas, Mendoza Draw: 16-16  Sharks
08 Sep 2012 21Flank Australia Subiaco Oval, Perth Lose: 19-26  Sharks
15 Sep 2012 21Reserve New Zealand Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin Lose: 11-21  Sharks
29 Sep 2012 21Reserve Australia Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Win: 31-8  Sharks
06 Oct 2012 21Reserve New Zealand National Stadium, Johannesburg Lose: 16-32  Sharks
10 Nov 2012 21Reserve Ireland Aviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road), Dublin Win: 16-12  Sharks
17 Nov 2012 21Reserve Scotland Murrayfield, Edinburgh Win: 21-10  Sharks
24 Nov 2012 21Reserve England Twickenham, London Win: 16-15  Sharks
08 Jun 2013 22Reserve Italy Kingspark, Durban Win: 44-10  Sharks
15 Jun 2013 22Flank Scotland Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit Win: 30-17  Sharks
17 Nov 2013 22Reserve Scotland Murrayfield, Edinburgh Win: 28-0  Sharks
28 Jun 2014 23Flank Scotland Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Win: 55-62 tries Sharks
16 Aug 2014 23Flank Argentina Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Win: 13-6  Sharks
23 Aug 2014 23Reserve Argentina Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena, Salta Win: 33-311 try Sharks
06 Sep 2014 23Flank Australia Subiaco Oval, Perth Lose: 23-24  Sharks
13 Sep 2014 23Flank New Zealand Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington Lose: 10-14  Sharks
27 Sep 2014 23Flank Australia Newlands, Cape Town Win: 28-101 try Sharks
04 Oct 2014 23Flank New Zealand Ellispark, Johannesburg Win: 27-25  Sharks
08 Nov 2014 23Flank Ireland Aviva Stadium (Lansdowne Road), Dublin Lose: 15-291 try Sharks
15 Nov 2014 23Flank England Twickenham, London Win: 31-28  Sharks
22 Nov 2014 23Flank Italy Stadio Euganeo, Padua Win: 22-6  Sharks
29 Nov 2014 23Flank Wales Millenium Stadium (Cardiff Arms Park), Cardiff Lose: 6-12  Sharks
18 Jul 2015 24Flank Australia Suncorp Stadium (Lang Park), Brisbane Lose: 20-24  Sharks
08 Aug 2015 24Flank Argentina Kingspark, Durban Lose: 25-37  Sharks
20 Jul 2019 28Reserve Australia Ellispark, Johannesburg Win: 35-17  Ulster
17 Aug 2019 28Eighthman Argentina Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Win: 24-18  Ulster
09 Jul 2022 31Flank Wales Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein Lose: 12-13  Blue Bulls

Marcell Coetzee: UltimateRugby

Marcell Cornelius Coetzee, born on 8 May 1991 in Potchefstroom, Transvaal, Republic of South Africa, is a South African rugby union player. He currently plays for the Blue Bulls in the United Rugby Championship and the Currie Cup. Coetzee's regular position is flanker.

Standing at an impressive height of 1.93 meters (6 feet 4 inches) and weighing 117 kilograms (258 pounds), Coetzee possesses a formidable physical presence on the field. He attended Port Natal High School, where his rugby journey began to take shape.

Coetzee's professional career kicked off when he made his Super Rugby debut for the Sharks on 7 May 2011, showcasing his skills and potential. His ability to offload the ball in tackles drew comparisons to the renowned Sonny Bill Williams, establishing him as an exciting talent in South African rugby.

Heyneke Meyer, the coach of the Springboks at the time, recognized Coetzee's talent and included him in the national squad for a test series against England. On 9 June 2012, Coetzee made his Springbok test debut in Durban, marking an important milestone in his career.

In 2015, Coetzee ventured abroad to join the Honda Heat, a team in the Japanese Top League, for the 2015-2016 season. He gained valuable experience playing in a different rugby environment before making a move to the Irish Pro12 side Ulster in the 2016-2017 season. Coetzee signed a three-year deal with Ulster and showcased his skills despite facing recurring knee injury problems.

Coetzee's impressive form in the 2020-21 season, where he emerged as the joint top try-scorer and earned the Pro14 Players' Player of the Season accolade, led to his return to South Africa. In December 2020, it was confirmed that Coetzee would join the Bulls, signing a three-year deal. His arrival added strength and experience to the Blue Bulls' squad.

Throughout his career, Coetzee has achieved various honors, including winning the Currie Cup in 2021 with the Blue Bulls and reaching the final of the Pro14 Rainbow Cup in the same year. His outstanding performances have earned him a place in the United Rugby Championship "Dream Team" for the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons.

Coetzee's work rate, defensive prowess, and ability to make an impact on attack have made him a valuable asset in the back row. Despite encountering injury setbacks, Coetzee's determination and performances have solidified his position as an influential player in both club and international rugby.